What audio effects result from the use of merging bits in CD encoding?

Subject: What audio effects result from the use of merging bits in CD encoding?

Date: Thu Dec 7 23:51:54 2000
Posted by Paul
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Pits are used to encode ones and zeroes onto CDs.  Merging bits are added 
to avoid pits that are too long or too short.  Merging bits have an audio 
effect.  Can improper merging bit encoding shrink a stereo image (becomes 
more mono)?  Pohlmann: Compact Disc Handbook, is vague.

Re: What audio effects result from the use of merging bits in CD encoding?

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